Methylprednisolone (Medrol)

Alternate Name: Methylpred-DP

Description: Medrol is prescribed for the treatment of arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders and other inflammatory conditions. Methylprednisolone is the generic version. On average Medrol is priced at about $28 for a supply of 21, 4 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive a Medrol discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Disp Pack

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 4 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis), adrenal gland problems, cancer, heart failure, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, blood clotting problems, thyroid problems, mental health problems (including depression), myasthenia gravis, or stomach or bowel problems (including ulcer or diverticulitis). Tell your doctor if you have an infection (including herpes eye infection, tuberculosis, or threadworm). Also tell your doctor if you have a recent exposure to chickenpox or measles. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of infectionChanges in mood or behaviorHigh blood pressureAdrenal gland problemsEye problems or changes in vision (including cataracts or glaucoma)Bone problems (including osteoporosis)Slow growth in childrenIncreased risk for cancer (including Kaposi€™s sarcoma)Tumor lysis syndrome If you use this medicine for a long time, tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life, including other health concerns and emotional stress. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time while you have extra stress. This medicine may raise your blood sugar level, especially in people with diabetes. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how methylprednisolone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cyclosporine, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, troleandomycinAspirinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Insulin or other diabetes medicine, This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., This medicine could cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you have an infection or if you are exposed to chickenpox, measles, or other serious infection. Tell your doctor if you had a serious infection in the past, such as tuberculosis, herpes, or Strongyloides (threadworm)., Tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.